At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals for children and promote healthy eating habits.
- Company: Join Kido, a vibrant nursery group dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Up to £27,000 salary, 20-30 days leave, free childcare, and wellness support.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate required; we can help you achieve this.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Nursery Chef, you’ll be more than just a chef; you’ll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. You’ll take the lead in ensuring the children are fuelled with wholesome food throughout the day. Your role goes beyond cooking as you’ll be an advocate for nutritious meals, communicating our carefully curated menus to both children and parents.
What we’re looking for:
- Kido are looking for Early Years Educators to join the team at Kido International Nursery Preschool Clerkenwell, Clements Hall, 141 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 8AP.
- It is essential that you hold a Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate. If you don’t hold this already, then we can help you to achieve this.
- Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead.
- You must hold the right to work in the UK.
- If shortlisted, you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process.
- We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team.
- Unfortunately, we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.
Benefits:
- The Chef role offers a salary range of up to £27,000, for a full-time, 40 hours per week position.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service.
- Your birthday off.
- 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply).
- Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus.
- Free Staff Lunches.
- Annual performance-related pay increases.
- Brilliant career progression opportunities.
- Company awards and celebrations.
- Access to a healthcare cash plan.
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app.
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers.
- Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub.
- Cycle to work scheme.
What’s next?
If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via careers@kido.school.
Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.
Nursery Chef - Clerkenwell employer: Kïdo
Kido is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where creativity and passion for early years education thrive. Located in London, Kido provides competitive salaries alongside fantastic benefits such as free childcare and a cycle to work scheme, ensuring employees can balance their professional and personal lives while enjoying ample opportunities for career progression.
